The Remembrance Sunday service led by Revd. Julian Staniforth and supported by Revd. Simeon Nevell was held in the church of St Mary the Virgin on November 10th. It was a moving occasion for the large congregation. At this time we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWI and in subsequent conflicts for this Nation. Names of all those from Upchurch who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWI and WWII were readout. There then followed the laying of seven wreaths in the Lady Chapel, one of which was from the Mayor of our twin village Ferques in France (Upchurch Parish Council reciprocates by sending a wreath of poppies for laying at the service in Ferques on the 11th). After the service the Rector, Curate, church choir, uniformed Scout, Guide and Brownie organisations together with members of the congregation processed to the burial ground in the cool November sun. Remembrance crosses were laid at each of the War Graves Commission Graves by five past members of the Armed Services or Police and members of the youth organisations from the Parish.
The work of The Royal British Legion continues and it stands shoulder to shoulder with all who serve in our Armed Forces. It provides financial, social and emotional support to those who have served or are currently serving including their dependents.
The Poppy Appeal will benefit from donations for poppies and wreaths plus gift aid totalling £2,823 from the Upchurch Appeal in 2019.
My Royal British Legion thanks to the house-to-house collectors who raised £1,350 of the total. Thanks also to the businesses, retail outlets and others who provided static collection points raising £1,192.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Gerry Lewin - Poppy Day Appeal Organiser
Telephone: 01634 366113 - 07946 996789
Email: lewing135@btinternet.com
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